The Works of Honoré de Balzac: About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita, and Other…
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"The Works of Honoré de Balzac: About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita, and Other Stories" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This collection includes various works, the most prominent being a detailed examination of Catherine de' Medici's life and influence during a tumultuous period in French history. Balzac explores themes of power, morality, and the complexities of political maneuvering through the lens of historical events and figures. The opening
of the work introduces readers to Balzac's intentions regarding the historical novel, emphasizing the depth of research behind his portrayal of Catherine de' Medici. It highlights his frustration with common misunderstandings of historical figures and the motives behind their actions. This introductory section elaborates on Balzac's perspective that Catherine was more than just a villainous queen; she played a crucial role in navigating the political landscape of France amidst religious conflict and power struggles. The characterization of Catherine suggests a nuanced figure whose cunning and strategic acumen were necessary for her survival and the stability of the monarchy during her era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Bell, Clara, 1834-1927 |
| Translator | Waring, James |
| Title | The Works of Honoré de Balzac: About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita, and Other Stories |
| Credits |
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37285 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37285-3 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1320 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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